Forum Building, Muang Thong Thani, 8 Dec. - NACC secretary explains the drama, pointing out "Teacher Chaiyot"'s fault because he was a member of the inspection committee. Not checking the correctness of procurement Until the money was stolen The food is not of good quality. Can't claim to not know.
Mr. Niwatchai Kasemmongkol, Secretary-General of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), explained the case of the drama that occurred after the NACC found criminal grounds and disciplined Mr. Chaiyot Sukto. Teacher at Ban Yang Pao School, Omkoi District, Chiang Mai Province And why is the news presented in such a way that teachers are beloved by children? They are good people and have been found guilty of inspecting food and taking food to distribute to secondary schools that they do not have the right to receive. It is said that this case is not an issue that the NACC has found fault with. But it pointed out the basis of fault in a case in 2018 where there were complaints that school officials committed corruption in the procurement of food for children. The said school has approximately 200 children who eat and sleep at the school according to procurement principles. Must proceed in accordance with the Procurement Act or the Supplies Regulations Act. That is, you must request approval and hire.
“There are two cases: hiring a legal entity or a private entity. But there must be supporting documents. But it appears that in the process There was a director who assigned one person to handle procurement matters but did not request approval according to the bureaucratic system. By requesting to withdraw 60,000 baht per week from the government loan to use it himself to buy fresh food and hire entrepreneurs. which is against the principles Not following regulations In addition, it was found that each procurement framework must use a budget not exceeding 40,000 baht or not exceeding 50,000 baht. As for the amount of 10,000 baht, from the investigation there was no evidence that the money was used for such a project. say This case is therefore considered to be an embezzlement or misappropriation of assets and money in the project,” NACC Secretary-General said. say
Mr. Niwatchai said that Mr. Chaiyot was involved. Due to being appointed as a member of the inspection committee Has a legal duty to inspect procurement operations to ensure they are correct. According to the regulations Are there any contractors as specified? There is a bid. Checking whether items are correct or not According to the allegations in the lawsuit, the food provided by the students was not up to standard. Along with attaching pictures of food It is a pot of curry which shows images of chicken ribs and squash. By having children eat food like this every week. It shows that the money withdrawn in the amount of 60,000 baht was used for procurement. It was not of the specified quality or quantity, so the people who were on the inspection committee accepted it but signed it. Even if you claim to know or not. which performs official duties If everyone claims they don't know Everyone denied responsibility.
“Compassion is one thing. Legal matters are another matter that must be dealt with. Therefore, the word misconduct That is, there was an illegal inspection. Because the certification document was prepared instead of the receipt document by the teacher who approved the purchase. Then he gave false certification. The NACC has pointed out the basis for this issue,” Mr. Niwatchai said.
Secretary General of the National Anti-Corruption Commission He said that recently he received news that his agency had punished him by dismissing him, not expelling him from government service. which is normally an offense of performance of duty or dishonesty is the only expulsion But the discharged person will still receive pensions, benefits and can still use the right to petition the Administrative Court to revoke the said release order. As for the criminal proceedings You can also file a complaint with the Attorney General. And if the Attorney General orders a lawsuit, he can fight in the justice process in the Court of First Instance. Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.-316.
Source: Thai News Agency